Global Music & Wellness is presenting its first Gift of Connection: Road to Self Sufficiency event on Saturday, April 11th from 10:30 am-2:30 pm, at the Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

An Arts & Crafts sale which comprises of handmade items created by the older refugees will begin at 10:30 AM. All proceeds will go to provide basic services such as meals, medical transportation, and wellness programs for these vulnerable individuals.

The afternoon features: Improved Wellness through Art Forms, which includes a performance of Burundi drumming by older adults, later accompanied by UC College -Conservatory of Music Prep - New Horizons Orchestra, and a dance/drama by Bhutanese children, who are learning Haitian, Hawaiian and Bollywood dancing. The performance will depict their struggles and triumphs.

This event is a partnership between GMW and the following community organizations: Great Oaks Career Campuses, Cincinnati Recreation Commission, Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Cincinnati Area Senior Services, St. Leo Church, TriHealth, and UC College-Conservatory of Music Prep. These organizations touch the lives of older refugees, who have resettled in Hamilton County from Bhutan, Burundi, Congo, Rwanda and many other lands. Services provided are: meals, English classes, transportation, wellness programs, music & arts & activities, medical assistance, and social support.

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Fraud Alert: Victims receive unsolicited phone calls from someone posing as a Hamilton County Sheriff Deputy from Court Services. Victims are told there is a warrant for their arrest for not showing up for jury duty. Anyone with information about the fraud is asked to call the Major Offenders Unit at 352-3542 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 352-3040.

English As A Second Language Volunteers NeededVolunteers Needed for our Saturday morning ESL classes. 10:00 am - Noon at St. Leo's Rectory. We currently teach English to Spanish and Burundi speaking students, but welcome all interested in learning English. We can always use English speakers to help students practice.Read more.

Many, many thanks to St. Leo's Youth GroupMany, many thanks to St. Leo’s youth group who arrived early in the morning to help set up the tables and chairs indoors and out, laid out the table covers and fanciful table decorations for St. Leo's Children's Event.Read more.

Support St. Leo's - Shop Kroger'sHelp support St. Leo's many spiritual and corporal acts of mercy by shopping at Kroger's. All you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card. You will still receive your mileage points and other customer rewards, while you support St. Leo's! Register online at:https://www.kroger.com/communityrewards Enter St. Leo's NPO #28680 or search for St. Leo the Great Church.

St. Leo's Parishioner, Dr. Jonathan Trauth, ReceivesThe Spirit of Sr. Dorothy Stang AwardThe Spirit of Sister Dorothy Stang Award is granted by the Sisters of Notre dame de Namur and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Offices of Mission, Catholic Social Action, Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and Evangelization and Catechesis. The Award is granted to someone who has demonstrated Christ-like solidarity with the poor, shows care for the Earth, and applies Catholic Social Teaching in cross cultural service. Read more.